So, I've been reading about every one's New Years Resolutions and such and was thinking that this year we really didn't make any. Not sure if that's a bad thing but don't most of them go out the window by the end of January?? We did talk a lot about what we wanted to do different this year in terms of how we live our life. It seems like we have been caught up with the rest of the world in just being too busy to enjoy life and soak in what matters most. It's to the point where I would give away everything I owned just to have a moment of time with my family altogether doing nothing! We need to live more simply and with more intention. So, I guess that's our goal this year is to be intentional in all we do and to live a life of simplicity. I've realized that trying to keep up with what I see around me drives me crazy and makes me sick. I'm tired of feeding my flesh and ready to feed my heart instead. David Jeremiah said on his radio show the other day that if you want to know where your priorities are, look at where you spend your time. Ok, ouch! So this year I don't vow to be perfect in anything, because I can't. I just want to live my doing without the things I think I need and filling my life with more of what I know I need. With baby number 2 on the way, I know that I can't possibly do life without God's word in my heart daily. I also know that unless I have a plan, I'll fail. As nerdy as it is, I've made our family a schedule to go by daily to help keep us accountable to where and how we spend our time. I understand life happens and I'm not for keeping a rigid schedule but I like to have something to bring me back to where I need to be before things get crazy off track. Sarabeth's last day of MDO is tomorrow and we'll get to try the schedule out officially next week. Some of the new things we are doing this year include Bible Study Fellowship on Wednesday mornings for me and Dave Ramsey (again) on Wednesday nights for our family. Matt is sticking to his normal every morning quiet time at the church and has added a men's Bible study on Mondays that he is really enjoying.
In other news, I have only 6 weeks left before our baby is here. I went to the doc yesterday and we are scheduled for delivery on March 9. He's turned sideways, which is why it looks like I am carrying 5 babies! I will be having s C-section so whether he turns or not is not crucial. It is rather uncomfortable but what isn't when you're pregnant. I haven't taken any pictures of my belly and I'm not really ashamed considering it's state. Maybe I'll post one before we leave for the hospital just to compare with last time.
I'm hoping to be a better blogger this year for my sake. I tend to forget a lot of things so this is where I can always go back and check out what was going on at a certain time.....if I write about it!
"This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “ The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “ Therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:21-24
